Pipe and boiler control valves imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $26.9 million of pipe and boiler control valves in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $36.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $22.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $32.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $32.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $28.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $28.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $36.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $31.1M | 3.0K t |
Where Kenya imports pipe and boiler control valves from
Most of the value came from China (41%), India (17%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+207% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.0M | 41% |
| India | $4.6M | 17% |
| United States | $2.4M | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $982K | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $810K | 3% |
| South Africa | $789K | 2.9% |
| France | $397K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $332K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.87 per kg, 56% below the world average of $22.62, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pipe and boiler control valves exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported pipe and boiler control valves worth $618 thousand (44 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (22%), Rwanda (21%), Tanzania (13%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+876% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $138K | 22% |
| Rwanda | $128K | 21% |
| Tanzania | $80K | 13% |
| Ethiopia | $75K | 12% |
| DR Congo | $57K | 9.2% |
| Mozambique | $22K | 3.6% |
| Burundi | $16K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $13K | 2.2% |
| Seychelles | $10K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya pipe and boiler control valves imports (HS 8481.80): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8481.80: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe and boiler control valves imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $26.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe and boiler control valves to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by India (17%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 207% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe and boiler control valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.87 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $22.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pipe and boiler control valves to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.1 million in 2017 to $26.9 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $36.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export pipe and boiler control valves?
Yes. Kenya exported $618 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $26.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pipe and boiler control valves?
The HS code for pipe and boiler control valves is subheading 8481.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
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